Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Health & Nutrition

So my little is 6 months old this week. He can sit and is very interested in our food so I started with a couple of purees (just what I felt most comfortable with at the time altho the end goal is blw) He basically just pushed the food straight back with his tongue and pulled faces. So I thought perhaps I should ta...

My son has croup and we ended up in hospital and he had to have a dose of steroids. He's getting better I'm just so worried as he's really not eating much at all. Anyone have an meal ideas or ways to encourage him to eat more?

You you still need to have additional calories even when you are breastfeeding a toddler that is also eating food? I didn’t think so but I’m constantly hungry and my ex keeps saying it’s because I need more calories as I’m still breastfeeding and he will be drinking larger amounts than before. But sure,y as they eat...

Is anyone else’s 6m old not interested in food? We started weaning a few days ago and when she eats, she cries and gags that much that she’s sick- a lot! Do I just leave it for a week or so and try again? We’ve tried a mix of purées, mashed and finger foods.

She doesn’t seem to be in discomfort teething at the moment

Probably really stupid but I’m throwing away fruit non stop. After a couple of days it’s going off, I want to offer her a variety of fruit/veg but it just seems to be going off before I can use it. Anyone have any tips?

Since starting weaning last month, my 7 month baby’s weight has jumped from between the 50-75th percentile to the 91st… He has two meals a day, and around 32oz of milk… should I be cutting back his food or milk intake? He has a big appetite, and really enjoys both his food and milk. He is 75th percentile for height.

my 13mo has loved his food from day dot, and would demolish all meals, all of a sudden hes just being fussy and refusing to open his mouth. Then when be does he just has a little bit of it.. is this a phase? because my god its got me demented!

Help! My husband accidentally fed our 11 month old honey in his porridge yesterday morning. I told him after he’s not allowed it just yet - no symptoms of botulism however, he has explosive green, fishy diarrhea (he did have one episode pre-honey) - he’s otherwise fine in himself - drinking all his milk - slightly o...

Hello my baby is 6.5m old and we started with table foods and purées with an attempt to do BLW. Most times he doesn’t want to eat and will be fussy and when he does he doesn’t want to sit on the high chair and after two of three bites he’ll get fussy again and stop eating. Now I don’t want to distract and still want...

What snacks do you like giving to your baby that are healthy and easy to prepare?

How can I tell my bf politely how much it irritates me when he chews with his mouth open and to stop it. It makes me so mad, I don’t even want to be near him when he eats. It’s just gross.

What’s your babies fave food(s)?! Apple sauce has been a huge hit here! (Pic of my princess for fun)

Okay please tell me I am not the only one struggling with solid and their baby. My son will be 11 months on the 30th and I'd say he still nurses for 90% of his diet. He is interested in solids but mostly for exploring with a bite here and there but definitely not enough to consider it a meal. He just really isn't in...

I am a first time breastfeeding mom and my husband and I are trying to cut back on money by doing soup for dinner. I still want to be health by doing homemade soup if possible. He doesn’t believe it’s cheaper than canned soup. Has anyone tried this and which is cheaper? I really don’t want my baby having that much s...

I am in a serious abusive relationship. My husband is withholding food from me and the kids. I’m exclusively breastfeeding. I have to eat. He’s not letting me take the car places to get anything. He’s holding on to my food stamp card. Haven’t gave it back. I’m talking to an abuse center local to me they’re going to ...

Is anyone elses baby already showing interest in food? I know they aren't supposed to eat till they are 6 months old. But I feel so bad because my lo is almost 5 months old and already showing interest in food. She wants to grab it and will start drooling and savoring when she sees food 😭

When did you start solids with your baby?

What’s snacks are y’all feeding your babies? We have a couple go to but want to add some new ones to the mix. 😊

My baby doesn’t seem to eat a very lot for her meals. She can eat a few mouthfuls of food and then turn her face to the rest of it. She’s 12m in 2 weeks. She seems to be a very picky eater, I will Sometimes have to put the food onto her lips so she tastes it minimal before she actually eats it. She also doesn’t like...